Screen printing, otherwise known as silk screening, is typically used in embroidery, T-shirt, and print shops. A design is drawn, typically using graphic design software, then transferred to a piece of vellum. The vellum is then placed onto a silk screen coated with emulsion and set under lighting to burn the design in. Emulsion is a solution used in many printing and photography labs, and can be made at home.
Instructions
1. Mix 1 tablespoon of Ammonium Dichromate with 2 ounces of water in a bowl. Stir until dissolved.
2. Pour 6 ounces of PVA glue into the solution. Stir vigorously for two minutes or until mixed in throughly.
3. Whisk the solution and add continue adding equal portions of glue and ammonium dichromate until the solution becomes a slate blue color and slightly thickens.
4. Pour the solution into a dark, non-see-through container. Cover the solution and store in a dark area, away from light sources.
